The Columbia, Newberry and Laurens Railroad (reporting mark CNL) was a 75-mile (121 km) railroad line between Columbia and Laurens. A ticket for a passenger service on the Columbia, S.C., Newberry and Laurens Railroad, date unknown.

The Columbia, Newberry, & Laurens railroad was an important boom to the towns of Irmo, Clinton, Chapin, and others along its route. Known also as the 'Crooked, Noisy, & Late,' the railroad was an independent company throughout its 99 year history, even though it was technically 'owned' by the Atlantic Coast Line since 1924.

Columbia, Newberry, & Laurens Railroad. Courtesy of Craig Dooley via Ann L. Helms Contributor to R&R. The Columbia, Newberry, & Laurens Railroad was one of nine ‘pocket railroads’ in South Carolina. A ‘pocket railroad’ was a short-route road that did not exceed 75 miles in length.

Mar 4, 2023 · The Columbia, Newberry and Laurens railroad was officially chartered in 1885, and by 1891 the line was completed from Columbia to Dover Junction. The line was completed to Laurens when the Laurens Railroad was purchased from the Richmond and Danville Railroad.

The Columbia, Newberry and Laurens Railroad (reporting mark CNL) was a 75-mile (121 km) railroad line between Columbia and Laurens. In 1885, the South Carolina General Assembly issued a charter for the Columbia, Newberry and Laurens Railroad, and the line was officially christened on Christmas Day 1885.

Railroad: Columbia, Newberry and Laurens Location: Columbia, South Carolina Date: May 10, 1941 Photographer: George E Votava: Columbia, Newberry and Laurens 4-6-0 #7 (built by Baldwin in November 1911) at Columbia, South Carolina.

Dec 10, 2024 · The Columbia, Newberry and Laurens Railroad (reporting mark CNL) was a 75-mile (121 km) railroad line between Columbia and Laurens. In 1885, the South Carolina General Assembly issued a charter for the Columbia, Newberry and Laurens Railroad, and the line was officially christened on Christmas Day 1885.

The Columbia, Newberry, and Laurens railroad was an important boom to the towns of Irmo, Clinton, Chapin, and others along its route. Known also as the “Crooked, Noisy, & Late,” the railroad was an independent company throughout its 99 year history, even though it was technically ‘owned’ by the Atlantic Coast Line since 1924.

History: The rails from the Laurens Railroad between Newberry and Laurens were removed during the war. The railroad was partially repaired in 1875 and operations were resumed by the Columbia & Greenville Railroad. It went into receivership in 1878 and …

The Columbia, Newberry and Laurens Railroad (reporting mark CNL) was a 75-mile (121 km) railroad line between Columbia and Laurens. A ticket for a passenger service on the Columbia, S.C., Newberry and Laurens Railroad, date unknown.